Method, n. 1. Arrangement, system, classification, orderly disposition.
2. Way (viewed theoretically), mode, manner, process, course, means, modus operandi.
Methodic, a. Orderly, systematical, regular, systematic.
Methodical, a. Orderly, systematical, regular, systematic.
Methodize, v. a. Regulate, arrange, put in order.
Methylic-alcohol, n. Wood-spirit, pyroxylic spirit, pyroxylic acid.
Metre, n. [Written also Meter.] Measure (of verse), rhythmical arrangement (of syllables), poetical measure.
Metrical, a. Measured.
Metropolis, n. Chief city, capital.
Metropolitan, n. Archbishop, primate.
Metropolitan, a. Of the metropolis.
Mettle, n. Spirit, nerve, vigor, ardor, pluck, hardihood, courage.
Mettlesome, a. Spirited, ardent, fiery, lively, gay, brisk, sprightly, courageous.
Mew, n. Gull, sea-mew, cob, sea-cob.
Mew, v. a. 1. Confine, incase, coop, imprison, shut up.
2. Shed (feathers), moult.
Mewl, v. n. Cry, squall, bawl.
Mews, n. pl. Stables.
Miasm, n. Malaria, noxious exhalation, bad air.
Miasma, n. Malaria, noxious exhalation, bad air.
Mickle, a. [Scottish.] Much, great.
Microcosm, n. Little world, the world in miniature, the world in little, epitome of the universe.
Microcosmic salt, Phosphate of soda and ammonia.
Microscopic, a. 1. [Applied to the eye.] Able to see minute objects.
Microscopical, a. 1. [Applied to the eye.] Able to see minute objects.
2. With a microscope, by the aid of a microscope.
3. Very small, very minute.
Mid, a. Middle.
Mid-day, a. Meridional.
Mid-day, n. Noon, noontide, meridian.
Middle, a. Mean, medial, half way, between the extremes.
Middle, n. Midst, centre, central part.
Middleman, n. 1. Agent, broker, factor,
2. Commoner.
Middle classes, Bourgeoisie.
Middling, a. Ordinary, average, moderate, passable, tolerable, well enough, pretty well, not bad.
Midland, a. 1. Inland.
2. Mediterranean.
Midnight, n. The dead of night, twelve o'clock at night.
Midriff, n. Diaphragm.
Midships, ad. Amidships.
Midst, n. Middle, centre, central part.
Midsummer, n. Summer solstice.
Midwife, n. Accoucheuse.
Midwifery, n. Obstetrics.
Mien, n. Air, look, aspect, manner, port, carriage, demeanor, external appearance, bearing.
Miff, n. [Colloquial.] Pique, slight anger.
Miff, v. a. [Colloquial.] Affront, displease, offend slightly.
Might, n. Power, strength, puissance, force, main, potency, efficacy, ability, efficiency.
Mighty, a. 1. Strong, powerful, robust, vigorous, sturdy, puissant, courageous, valiant, valorous, bold, able, capable.
2. Vast, enormous, immense, huge, stupendous, monstrous, Cyclopean, Herculean, very great.
3. Violent, vehement, impetuous.
4. Forcible, efficacious, effective.
Mighty, ad. [Colloquial.] Very.
Migrate, v. n. Change residence (from one country to another).
Migration, n. Change of residence (from one country to another).
Migratory, a. Nomadic, wandering.
Mild, a. 1. Tender, kind, gentle, merciful, clement, compassionate, indulgent, pacific, not severe, not harsh, not cruel.
2. Soft, gentle, bland, pleasant, not violent, not intense.
3. Lenitive, assuasive, mollifying, soothing, emollient, demulcent, not acrid, not corrosive.
Mildew, n. Rust, blight, blast, mould, must, mustiness, smut.
Militant, a. Fighting, contending, belligerent.
Military, a. 1. Soldierly, soldier-like.
2. Martial, warlike.
Military, n. Soldiery, army, body of soldiers.
Militate against, War against, contend against, operate against, be opposed to, be repugnant to, be hostile to.
